Hird

Nuspirit Helsinki are a combination of many Scandinavian artists who got together in 1998.

take it further? do so with artists like Micatone, Hird, Art Bleek and others.

too reminiscent of Gran Turismo‘s memorably soothing soundtrack?

then:

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I have been likewise enticed by Keaver & Brause (if we’re keeping it relatively ambient).

Moving On

Copy Haho [cawpy hahoe (proudly scottish)] are a recently emerging band from Scotland (despite having been around since late 2004). They are currently getting excited over a breakthrough tour with Los Campesinos! in March, with whom they share an evident bond. They provide a well-known sound, but undeniably pleasant.

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Fascinatingly skilled, Christoffer Berg (aka Hird) takes you through a wonderful journey in this track “Keep You Kimi”. For me, it’s one of those songs where just everything works; every decision that Berg takes is effortlessly appealing. If you like this song, then you might also be interested in the slightly more ambient Art Bleek or the similarly Scandinavian Nuspirit Helsinki. The latter moving very slightly more towards dub.

On an almost unrelated note, I stumbled across a sound blog named ‘La Tuerie’ which, if nothing else, will confront you with the French Language… (also some convenient free music if you persevere)